Some may call this film an inspirational film with that message of die hard encouragement which states "if you believe in yourself you can achieve anything". I did not see this film in the same light. In my humble view it is more of a sports themed fairy tale that combines a near tragedy, Roary's (John Savage) failed suicide attempt, a lanky handicapped bartender named Jerry Maxwell (David Morse) with great basketball savvy and athletic prowess and the eclectic patrons of Max's neighborhood bar with the patrons that remind us of those who sat on the bar stools of the 1982-1993 TV comedy series Cheers.
I enjoyed the ups and downs of this make believe magical basketball stars rise to fame, and all the hard knocks in between that get the two (2) lead film stars John Savage and David Morse to the pinnacle of their own failures and successes.
It is not in the same great vein as film sports heroes Rocky Balboa (1976) . or Rudy (1993) , but it is definitely worth a watch for any sports enthusiasts. As for the films romantic sub-plot Mrs. Shullivan was far less impressed than I was with the overwhelming inspirational sports theme that the film carried throughout.
I give it a satisfactory 7 out of 10 rating
I enjoyed the ups and downs of this make believe magical basketball stars rise to fame, and all the hard knocks in between that get the two (2) lead film stars John Savage and David Morse to the pinnacle of their own failures and successes.
It is not in the same great vein as film sports heroes Rocky Balboa (1976) . or Rudy (1993) , but it is definitely worth a watch for any sports enthusiasts. As for the films romantic sub-plot Mrs. Shullivan was far less impressed than I was with the overwhelming inspirational sports theme that the film carried throughout.
I give it a satisfactory 7 out of 10 rating